COVID-19 is getting catchier, but it's also less deadly due to broad immunization. "Updated vaccines released soon will target the variants circulating now,” says Dr. David Wohl, an infectious disease expert at the UNC School of Medicine.
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#VaccinationEducation #MediaEISFellowship #30DayChallenge #AfenetNigeria #BANigeria @#NCDCgov Vaccination comes with huge benefits, particularly in disease prevention. One of vaccination's many benefits is its ability to reduce the incidence of infectious diseases by stimulating the immune system to recognize and combat pathogens. Vaccines help prevent diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, influenza, etc. Also, vaccination contributes to herd immunity, which occurs when a high percentage of the population is immunized, thereby reducing the overall spread of the disease and protecting those who cannot be vaccinated, such as individuals with certain medical conditions or weakened immune systems. Moreover, vaccines are cost-effective. By preventing diseases, they reduce healthcare costs associated with treating these illnesses and managing their complications. Vaccination plays a critical role in disease prevention, protecting both individuals and communities. It leads to a significant decrease in disease incidence, supports herd immunity, aids in disease eradication, and is economically beneficial.
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Vaccines are a fundamental tool in controlling infectious diseases, including pandemics. They work by introducing a harmless component of a virus or bacteria to the immune system, which then learns to recognize and combat the pathogen without the person getting the disease. This is crucial when the body encounters the real pathogen, as it can fight off the infection more effectively. Vaccination not only protects individuals but also contributes to herd immunity, where widespread immunization can significantly reduce the spread of contagious diseases. This is particularly important in pandemic situations, where rapid transmission can overwhelm healthcare systems. Vaccines have proven to be one of the most effective public health tools in preventing morbidity and mortality associated with infectious diseases. To know more about the importance of vaccinations in children and adults, please read our latest blog here: https://lnkd.in/dQeg3U_P #Vaccines #Infectiousdiseases #Microbiology #Pandemic #Endemic #Diagnostics #Medicaldevices #BabirusFAQWednesday #FAQ #Healthcare #Science #Babirus
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#ICYMI: Here are some of this week's biggest stories about #vaccines and vaccine preventable diseases. 📰 Adult RSV vaccine offer durable protection, analysis shows (Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP)) Pfizer's Abrysvo vaccine maintained high efficacy in the second season after vaccination in adults ages 60 and older, says latest data from ongoing phase 3 clinical trial. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gzyBmHva 📰 CDC recommends adults over 65 get spring COVID booster (STAT News) In the US alone, there are still roughly 20,000 people a week hospitalized for Covid and about 2,000 deaths a week caused by the disease. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gs7CEJSF 📰 Measles cases rising globally, Canada nearing a 'tipping point' (Toronto Star) "I strongly advise everyone in Canada to be vaccinated with two doses of a measles vaccine, especially before travelling." Dr. Teresa Tam, Canada's Chief Medical Officer of Health Read more: https://lnkd.in/gW5USKM6
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Measles: A deadly disease that can be prevented Measles is still one of the most contagious, potentially fatal diseases, but measles is preventable with vaccination programs. What you need to know. https://lnkd.in/gMap4Awr? #measles #vaccinepreventableillness #vaccines #vaccinessavelives
Measles: A deadly disease that can be prevented – DW – 02/01/2024
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⚡New interesting publication in Vaccines with impact factor 7.5 We concluded that "Vaccination is emerging as a critical strategy for preventing Mpox infection and fostering herd immunity against potential outbreaks. Improving public awareness and acceptance of vaccination is critical to avoiding a situation similar to the COVID-19 pandemic. Targeted educational and outreach programmes could explain the benefits of vaccination, bridging the information gap and encouraging a proactive public health approach to emerging infectious diseases." Check here: https://lnkd.in/dD9JJD8X
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An illness that was once common among children had been reduced by 99% after pervasive vaccination of children and adults. The vaccine benefits not only the people who have received it but it reduces the occurrence of measles (i.e., herd immunity) -- an airborne pathogen -- which prevents infection in people who cannot be vaccinated -- quoting the article: ***Susceptible people include children who are too young to have received their first dose of the vaccine, immunocompromised people, who are ineligible for the vaccine, as well as children who have only received one dose; two doses are needed for maximum effectiveness.*** So, if you or your children are not vaccinated, please get vaccinated. Especially, if you live in Florida. https://lnkd.in/gJiuhkfC
What is 'immune amnesia?' This long-term side effect of measles is newly relevant.
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Health officials are monitoring an outbreak of measles in Philadelphia that began in late December 2023. There are 9 known cases so far. Measles is a viral respiratory illness characterized by high fever, fatigue, cough, conjunctivitis, and a highly identifiable rash. This rash can appear up to 14 days after exposure, starting at the head and typically spreading downward to the lower extremities. Measles can cause severe complications in even healthy children. One out of every 1,000 measles cases will lead to acute encephalitis. In addition to the potential severity of the disease, it happens to be one of the most contagious infectious diseases known, with 9 out of 10 people exposed becoming infected. Measles is transmitted easily through droplet or airborne methods. Since measles was declared eliminated from the United States in 2000, most cases are travel-related and normally affect unvaccinated persons. Vaccination against measles through the MMR vaccine is extremely important to protect children from dangerous complications that can arise from measles infection, and to maintain herd immunity. For children, the first dose of the MMR vaccine is recommended starting at 12 months old, with the second dose at 4-6 years old. The MMR vaccine may also be given prophylactically within 72 hours of exposure to those with no immunity against the virus. These recent outbreaks underscore the importance of maintaining all recommended vaccinations for children and upholding herd immunity. Sources https://lnkd.in/eEJPR9Jf https://lnkd.in/eq6F-hYW
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Measles Cases Are Spreading in the US—Here’s What to Know Despite measles being eliminated in the US in 2000, recent outbreaks have been reported across multiple states, with 35 cases confirmed as of February 22, 2024. Most cases are among unvaccinated children and adolescents, including those imported by international travelers. The resurgence of measles underscores the importance of vaccination efforts and maintaining herd immunity. Clinicians play a crucial role in educating patients about the benefits of vaccination and addressing vaccine hesitancy. #MeaslesOutbreak #VaccinationEfforts #HerdImmunity #InfectiousDisease #PublicHealth #MeaslesVaccine #VaccineHesitancy #ChildHealth #AdolescentHealth
Measles Is Spreading Again in the US
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Vaccines are proven to be among the most effective health tools available, saving between 3.5 million and 5 million lives each year. The recent rise of measles cases in the US, where we had eradicated this highly contagious and deadly disease for more than 20 years, is alarming. It causes me to reflect on the dire need to make vaccines more accessible here at home and also globally. Micron is proud to enable the vaccination of children as young as 9 months old with our needle-free technology that can reach populations that traditionally-injected vaccines cannot. If you’re interested in learning more about measles trends and the role of vaccines in preventing outbreaks, this is a good read. https://loom.ly/IQ5ZqcA
Map: See where measles cases are being reported across the US
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Whooping cough vaccines urged, especially in South Public health agencies are encouraging people, especially those in the deep South, to get vaccinated against pertussis, also known as whooping cough, after figures showed almost 100 Thais have been diagnosed with the disease this year. The Disease Control Department reported yesterday that 93 people had tested positive for pertussis from Jan 1 to Nov 22 and one infant died in Pattani. The 18 day-old infant picked up the infection from family members, said Dr Anurak Saraphab, Pattani Provincial Public Health Medical Doctor. The report showed that 72 people in the province tested positive for pertussis, the highest in Thailand. Dr Chaloemphol Osotpromma, director of the Office of Disease Control 12 in Songkhla, added that most of the patients live in the South. He said 81 of the 93 patients diagnosed with the disease were from the deep southern provinces including Pattani and Narathiwat. Of those, 54.7% were younger than a year and 11.5% were 1-4 years old. All of those were non-vaccinated infants or those who had not received all the required doses, he said. Pertussis is an infectious disease caused by the fungus Bordetella pertussis. The patient, often infants, usually contract the fungi from adults. The fungi causes a paroxysmal cough, inspiratory whoop, and fainting or vomiting after coughing, which can be fatal in some cases. According to Dr Chaloemphol, the symptoms can be seen for at least 2–3 months. The vaccine is included as an essential one for infants, alongside diphtheria and tetanus. Dr Chaloemphol said 90% of vaccination rates in each area are required to build community-level antibodies against those diseases. However, the rate of vaccination in a Pertussis cluster area in the deep South was just 62%. Children get their doses from two months upwards. Source:https://lnkd.in/gE36wuip #BordetellaPertussis #Cluster #Disease #InfectiousDiseases #Inspiratory #Pertussis #Vaccines #Whoopingcough
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